French · Everyday Verbs
"to bring" in French: apporter
apporter
Note: a person: amener
To bring (things) in French is apporter. J'apporte le dessert means I'm bringing dessert. For people, amener is preferred: j'amène mon frère. Keep apporter for objects in this entry.
Dinner invite
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How to pronounce apporter
Say it
a-por-TAY
/a.pɔʁ.te/
Apporter: a-por-TAY. J'apporte: zha-PORT. Soft double p.
"to bring" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| apporter | to bring (something) Objects. | Objects. |
| j'apporte / tu apportes | I bring / you bring Present. | Present. |
| apporter à manger | to bring food Potluck. | Potluck. |
| amener | to bring (a person) People — different verb. | People — different verb. |
How to use apporter in real life
- 1Dinner invite
J'apporte une bouteille ce soir.
I'm bringing a bottle tonight.
J'apporte.
- 2Office potluck
Tu apportes des assiettes jetables ?
Are you bringing disposable plates?
Tu apportes.
- 3Picnic prep
On apporte le pain et le fromage.
We're bringing the bread and cheese.
On apporte.
Mistakes English speakers make with apporter
Incorrect: J'apporte mon ami (person).
Correct: J'amène mon ami. / J'apporte le gâteau.
Apporter is for things; amener for people.
Incorrect: J'ai bring le vin.
Correct: J'ai apporté le vin.
Past participle is apporté.
Good to know
Invited to dinner, bringing wine or a dessert with j'apporte… is a classic gesture. Hosts may say n'apporte rien — ignore that gently with a small gift anyway.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a picnic
ChatPal
Tu apportes quoi ?
What are you bringing?
You
J'apporte des fruits et de l'eau.
I'm bringing fruit and water.
ChatPal
Parfait. Moi j'apporte le tapis.
Perfect. I'll bring the blanket.
You
On se voit à midi.
See you at noon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to bring" in French
How do you say to bring in French?
Apporter for things; amener for people.
How do you say I'm bringing dessert?
J'apporte le dessert.
Apporter or amener?
Things → apporter; people → amener.
How do you pronounce apporter?
a-por-TAY.
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